Topic: Breaking Bad

Keith Larson is knighted as "Sir Lee The Furious," referencing the bell-ringing character Hector Salamanca from Breaking Bad. Sir Hugger of Kitties from the Netherlands recommends the BBC documentary "Super Swarms" and provides an update on a friend's recovery from cancer.

The discussion covers "native advertising" examples at Walmart and the shutdown of Invisible Children, the nonprofit behind the "Kony 2012" video. The organization is downsizing after a massive drop in revenue and assets. Additionally, the city of Albuquerque is reportedly running "Breaking Bad" RV tours to boost the local economy.

Samir Bhatt, an executive producer from Bournemouth, UK, is thanked for his support. The hosts discuss his transition from watching RT's Abby Martin to listening to No Agenda. The segment includes a brief critique of the final season of Breaking Bad and a discussion regarding the diversity of the show's donor base, specifically mentioning Muslim supporters in the Middle East.

The hosts review Popular Science's current top stories, including "Death by Collider" and science tips from "Breaking Bad," labeling them as "bullshit" and blatant movie promotions. They return to Natasha Vita-More, discovering her real name is Nancy Clark and linking her "Plutopia" project to a marketing scam. The segment highlights the intersection of transhumanist philosophy and brand recognition at events like South by Southwest.

The hosts provide their quarterly report on beauty pageants, focusing on the 2013 Miss America contest. They express disappointment that Miss New Jersey was eliminated early and critique the various talent performances, including a "Riverdance" routine and a botched ballet. They argue that Miss Maryland was the most talented and beautiful contestant but was overlooked.

The arrest and release of Kevin Curtis, an Elvis impersonator accused of sending ricin-laced letters, is discussed. The hosts theorize the event was a publicity stunt or "psy-op" tied to the final season of the television show Breaking Bad, which featured a ricin plotline.

The hosts dismiss the threat of ricin-laced letters sent to Senator Roger Wicker as a "rogue operation" or a distraction. They mock the media's focus on the lack of a return address as "suspicious," noting that ricin is an inefficient weapon for mail-based attacks. They suggest the concept was popularized by the television show Breaking Bad.

Boeing tests the "CHAMP" missile, a high-powered microwave weapon designed to disable electronics without collateral damage. The hosts dismiss the promotional video as "bogative" and a play for government funding. They compare the technology to a scene in "Breaking Bad" involving a junkyard magnet, noting that both are scientifically questionable.

The hosts process a series of listener donations and "karma" requests, including a shout-out for the website "anewwaytowatchtv.com." Robert Stokes promoted the site as a way to watch AMC shows like *Breaking Bad* online following cable disputes. Other donors, including Thomas Lee and Mac Tudor, contribute to the show's "value-for-value" model, with some requesting "douchebag" call-outs for non-donating friends.

The hosts discuss the current state of show donations and the tendency of listeners to treat the podcast like a serial drama such as Breaking Bad. They advise listeners to skip old episodes rather than trying to catch up, emphasizing the topical nature of the content.

Adam Curry notes the increasing use of the word "vagina" in mainstream television advertisements, specifically for Carefree liners. He discusses the marketing shift toward biological terms in feminine hygiene products. The hosts briefly touch upon the show Breaking Bad and Curry's decision to pay for the content rather than pirate it.

A host describes becoming engrossed in the television series "Breaking Bad," detailing the premise of a chemistry teacher turning to meth production to pay for cancer treatment. The discussion covers the experience of binging the first three seasons on Netflix and the transition to paying for season four episodes. The show is praised for its high-quality writing and depiction of the drug trade.